Sr Software Development Engineer, AWS Open Data Analytics Engines

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Open Data Analytics Engines team. This role focuses on enhancing core analytics services like Athena and EMR, which leverage open source engines such as Trino and Spark. The team has achieved significant improvements in engine performance, making it 5x better through optimizations in query runtime, storage connectors, and compiler modifications.

The position involves working on a strategic initiative to further improve these analytics engines through deep architectural changes. As a Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for directing, designing, and implementing key components while mentoring other team members. The role requires expertise in large-scale analytics systems and the ability to work with open source communities.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The company offers strong work-life harmony and comprehensive career development resources. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers some of the world's largest analytics workloads while being part of AWS's innovative culture.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, system architecture, and team leadership. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where you'll need to balance technical excellence with practical delivery, while ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability for AWS customers.

This role offers competitive compensation based on location and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, equity opportunities, and sign-on payments. Join AWS to help shape the future of cloud analytics and work with some of the most sophisticated technology platforms in the industry.